Jetpacks, flying cars, hyperloops, space tourism, quantum communication. These technologies are closer than you think, as scientists working around the world compete and cooperate on groundbreaking discoveries which will change the way we operate as a species.

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Jetpacks, flying cars, hyperloops, space tourism, quantum communication. These technologies are closer than you think, as scientists working around the world compete and cooperate on groundbreaking discoveries which will change the way we operate as a species.

James Anderson, head of global equities for Baillie Gifford, said Elon Musk could take on a new role as ‘chief ideologue’. Musk stunned staff by announcing last week that Tesla would shut most stores and shift to online-only sales, triggering a share plunge of up to 16 per cent

James Anderson, head of global equities for Baillie Gifford, said Elon Musk could take on a new role as ‘chief ideologue’. Musk stunned staff by announcing last week that Tesla would shut most stores and shift to online-only sales, triggering a share plunge of up to 16 per cent

As the trend of data analytics grows, US cloud company Tableau Software has set itself the task of arming employees with the tools needed to mine the increasing amounts of data firms generate, according to CEO Adam Selipsky.

As the trend of data analytics grows, US cloud company Tableau Software has set itself the task of arming employees with the tools needed to mine the increasing amounts of data firms generate, according to CEO Adam Selipsky.

Charging is done wirelessly, buttons have been replaced by pressure-sensitive panels, and e-SIM niche technology replaces the SIM card. These innovations are still unpolished, but they will be the norm sooner than you think.

Charging is done wirelessly, buttons have been replaced by pressure-sensitive panels, and e-SIM niche technology replaces the SIM card. These innovations are still unpolished, but they will be the norm sooner than you think.

Fei-Fei Li, a Chinese-American expert in deep learning and a professor at Stanford University, says how AI is engineered, and by whom, will determine whether it helps all humanity or reinforces the wealth divide and human prejudices.

Fei-Fei Li, a Chinese-American expert in deep learning and a professor at Stanford University, says how AI is engineered, and by whom, will determine whether it helps all humanity or reinforces the wealth divide and human prejudices.

The US leader’s erratic behaviour in fact illustrates some of the principles of quantum physics that more accurately describe the physical world and human behaviour. When old rules don’t apply, new thinking is required.

The US leader’s erratic behaviour in fact illustrates some of the principles of quantum physics that more accurately describe the physical world and human behaviour. When old rules don’t apply, new thinking is required.

HKU is seizing the opportunities to collaborate with partners including Harvard and Tsinghua on research into AI and other innovations, and launch programmes that prepare graduates for the latest technology.

HKU is seizing the opportunities to collaborate with partners including Harvard and Tsinghua on research into AI and other innovations, and launch programmes that prepare graduates for the latest technology.

It is a fact that the Chinese are making great leaps forward in innovation and technology, and cannot be blamed for the US’ own slip in global innovation rankings. However, Trump and his team are not strong on facts.